(WBBM NEWSRADIO) — For the 10th year in a row, Chicago has been named the rattiest city in America, according to Orkin.
The company, which has ranked the most rat-infested cities in the United States since 2014, says Chicago's infrastructure and environment are very appealing to rats.
Chicago’s many alleys, for example, allow rodents to have plenty of places to hide as well as plenty of garbage to enjoy.
“Rodents also love to burrow, finding shelter beneath subway tracks or around underground pipes,” the announcement from Orkin read. “In these hidden spots, the rodent population can grow if left unchecked.”
The rankings were made by looking at residential rodent treatments from September of 2023 to August of this year.
Los Angeles and New York once again ranked second and third, respectively. The full ranking can be found online.
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